My favourite thing is to take Iran’s oil,’ — Trump declares in fresh threat

United States President Donald Trump has sparked global concern after stating that he could seize Iran’s oil resources, including the strategic Kharg Island export hub, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
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In a recent interview, Trump said his “favourite thing” would be to “take the oil in Iran,” suggesting that the U.S. has multiple options, including potentially taking control of key infrastructure.
Kharg Island—responsible for a significant portion of Iran’s oil exports—has become central to the discussion, with Trump indicating that U.S. forces could seize the facility if necessary.
The remarks come amid an ongoing conflict involving the U.S., Iran and Israel, with rising military activity and diplomatic efforts running in parallel. While Trump hinted that negotiations to end the crisis are progressing, he also warned that failure to reach a deal could lead to direct strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure.
The rhetoric has already had global economic implications. Oil prices surged sharply following the comments, with analysts warning that continued escalation could disrupt global energy supply and push prices even higher.
Security experts say any attempt to seize Iranian oil assets would mark a major escalation, potentially triggering broader regional conflict and retaliatory actions from Tehran.
Observers note that the situation remains highly volatile, with diplomacy, military strategy and global energy markets all closely intertwined.